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Bodycam Shows Fort Worth Officers, Bystanders Lift Overturned Car to Save Baby on I-30

Officials say the mother and baby are in stable condition with a full recovery expected.

Overview

  • Police identified the rescuers as Sgt. R. Nichols and Officer E. Bounds, who coordinated with motorists to raise the flipped vehicle and pull out the 1-year-old.
  • Officers performed CPR, restored a pulse, and had the infant breathing and crying before MedStar paramedics and firefighters took over care.
  • The crash occurred Thursday morning on I-30 near Eastchase Parkway and Cooks Lane; body-camera footage was released Friday with a graphic-content advisory.
  • Authorities have not said what caused the rollover or provided additional injury details, and the investigation remains open.
  • Reports note Texas requires young children to ride in approved safety seats, and police have not indicated whether any civil penalties will follow.